First 350Z RB26DETT in the World.

poweraddict · 04-08-2003, 08:00 PM

April 8, 2003 - BATLGROUND ENGINEERING (ATLANTA, GA)
www.batlground.com
404-881-4331
First Skyline powered 350z in the world.

Here is the pictures of our new project car. The car will debut at Nopi Nationals in Atlanta, GA.

The car is a 2003 Chrome Silver 350z with a RB26DETT (Skyline GTR) motor. Single turbo kit and intake manifold are being made, wiring is being done, and the car will make over 625rwhp and driven on the street daily, and weighing in around 2900lbs.

LithossZ · 04-08-2003, 08:30 PM

Nice.
That will be interesting to see the numbers this beast will put out. Can the tranny and drivetrain handle the extra power? Or is it being replaced/reinforced?

poweraddict · 04-08-2003, 08:33 PM

Yes it can, skyline transmission.
And the drivetrain will handel it.

LithossZ · 04-08-2003, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by poweraddict
Yes it can, skyline transmission.
And the drivetrain will handel it.

K thats what i assumed. Good stuff

NismoEagleRock · 04-08-2003, 08:51 PM

... speechless

Z_Pride · 04-08-2003, 09:31 PM

Long live Nissan engineering.

deviousZ · 04-08-2003, 09:44 PM

Oh my god I was thinking about that swap several months ago but didn't think it would be possible or just too hard is the swap a pain in the ace??? it doesn't look like it fits very well did you need custom motor mounts????

That is just awesome please keep us posted!!!

hypersonicaz · 04-08-2003, 11:11 PM

Out of total curiousity, would you mind divulging approximate figures for the engine / transmission swap (i.e. part cost)? Thanks!

Zrated909 · 04-08-2003, 11:19 PM

out of control

Jason · 04-08-2003, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by poweraddict
Yes it can, skyline transmission.
And the drivetrain will handel it.

Do you mean you are using the tranny from Skyline, or that the Z has the same tranny as the Skyline already?

(Older Skyline naturally, of course it has the same tranny as the current Skyline!)

padam07 · 04-09-2003, 03:03 AM

Is it going to be AWD???

mytalon · 04-09-2003, 03:35 AM

Wow, I want one

wadd3456 · 04-09-2003, 03:40 AM

Im in the area, where are you guys located?

This is too wild.

Mikey Likes It · 04-09-2003, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by wadd3456
Im in the area, where are you guys located?

This is too wild.

Yea, I would like to see this one...

Mike

del105 · 04-09-2003, 05:19 AM

YEah me too I wanna see it.

DarkTalon · 04-09-2003, 05:53 AM

What do you think of this swap?

Pretty sweet ah?

NSANY(ATL) · 04-09-2003, 05:59 AM

The car was at the GA Z club meet last week (in stock form) I am sure some of you meet Poweraddict. He is joining the GA Z Club so I am sure you will get to see it again. + Batlground has a great price on Dyno runs, best in Atl, Field trip for Dyno runs and to see the RBZ

ACEMAN · 04-09-2003, 06:05 AM

I C that it is a nissan Engine, but what is it from. Skyline??? With that engine in the bay it looks like there is plenty of room for more mods.

Later
Aceman

daytona350z · 04-09-2003, 06:34 AM

by the look of the engine bay, looks like there is still room for some more mods. also, did anyone notice how much lower the engine sits in the bay? looks like a good 5-6 inches of lowering the center of gravity which in turn will help handling wont it?
the only concern i have is the new balance f/r. because the engine is longer(I6 vs V6) but it DOES look like it is pushed back far enough to the frewall.
O well, cant wait to see the finished product!!

Apexi350z · 04-09-2003, 07:03 AM

according to Top Secret, the stock differential is not strong enough, so they swapped it out with Cusco. But the carbon fiber drive shaft is ok. Maybe you guys can test the differential..

Car looks awasome with RB26DETT btw!